Security Specialist – Security Operations Analyst

ARMADA, Ltd.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. is seeking a Security Specialist - Security Operations Analyst to safeguard classified and sensitive information across industry partners.

The role supports National Industrial Security Program compliance, DoD policy, and contract security obligations, coordinating with government and industry personnel. You will manage documentation, participate in security reviews, and ensure corrective actions are implemented when required.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Three years of general security experience.
• Master's Degree or Bachelor's + 4 years of experience.
• Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program requirements.
• Experience with DD Forms 254.
• Ability to coordinate with government and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support INDUSEC activities by protecting classified information, ITAR data, and proprietary materials at industry sites.
• Ensure DoD industrial security requirements are identified, documented, and implemented for all classified contract actions.
• Prepare, review, and maintaining security documentation such as DD Forms 254.
• Verify Critical Program Information, Mission Critical Components, and Mission Critical Functions are safeguarded across industry partners.
• Coordinate with industry security personnel to monitor compliance with NI S P requirements and contract obligations.
• Maintain records and security correspondence for industrial security oversight and guidance.
• Participate in security reviews, meetings, and working groups to support compliance.
• Assist Government personnel in evaluating contractor security practices and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial security knowledge

DoD policy

Recordkeeping

Coordination with government

Security governance

Communication with industry

Risk management

Security program assessments

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, Virgina

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

The Security Specialist - Security Operations Analyst supports the protection of classified, controlled unclassified, ITAR, and proprietary information across industry partners participating in the program. The specialist ensures compliance with National Industrial Security Program requirements, DoD policy, and classified contract obligations while safeguarding CPI, MCC, and MCF. The work includes oversight, documentation management, and coordination with Government and industry personnel to maintain strong industrial security practices and address emerging risks.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Security Specialist - Security Operations Analyst support INDUSEC activities by assisting with the protection of classified information, controlled unclassified information, ITAR data, and proprietary materials at industry sites.
• Security Specialist - Security Operations Analyst ensure DoD industrial security requirements are accurately identified, documented, and implemented for all classified contract actions in alignment with organizational policies.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining security documentation such as DD Forms 254 to support classified contracting requirements.
• Help verify that Critical Program Information, Mission Critical Components, and Mission Critical Functions are properly safeguarded across industry partners.
• Coordinate with industry security personnel to monitor compliance with National Industrial Security Program requirements and contract security obligations.
• Maintain records, security correspondence, and documentation related to industrial security oversight and contract security guidance.
• Participate in security reviews, meetings, and working groups to support industrial security compliance and address program security concerns.
• Security Specialist - Security Operations Analyst assist Government personnel in evaluating contractor security practices and ensuring corrective actions are implemented when required.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program requirements, DoD industrial security policies, and contract security documentation such as DD Forms 254.
• Skilled in evaluating industry security practices, identifying gaps, and supporting the implementation of compliant protective measures.
• Ability to interpret and apply industrial security requirements to contractor operations, including protection of CPI, MCC, and MCF.
• Skilled in maintaining detailed records and documentation to support industrial security compliance across multiple contractor locations.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with industry security managers, Government offices, and program stakeholders to ensure sensitive information is properly protected.
• Specialized experience with business modeling and simulation
• Specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.

Minimum/General Experience

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Three years of general security experience.

Minimum Education

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Special Notes

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.